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Senior Exec Shakeup at GM. Quattrone now Senior VP, Global Human Resources. Howell and P.R. Head Bingol Out
GM also announced that Selim Bingol, Senior Vice President, Global Communications and Public Policy, is leaving the company “to pursue other interests.” No successor was named.
The latest moves come as the media coverage of GM’s ignition switch disaster – 13 deaths alleged – is at hysterical levels. Continue reading
Small Lexus NX Crossover Launches in Beijing. U.S. Snubbed
Aside from the fact that this is the first turbocharged engine in the lineup, Lexus is ignoring the New York Auto Show, which runs just after Beijing in what, was formerly its most important market. Continue reading
GM to Replace Lock Cylinders as Ignition Switch Recall Expands
General Motors has told NHTSA that it is adding ignition lock cylinders to its safety recall of 2.2 million cars in the United States. The defective cylinders from former in-house supplier Delphi can allow removal of the ignition key while the engine is running, leading to a possible rollaway, crash and occupant or pedestrian injuries. Continue reading
Posted in litigation, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, gmm ignition switches, Ken Zino
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Q1 Recall Charge at GM for Ignition Switches Now at $1.3 Billion. More Shareholder Earnings Nicks Will be Coming
GM said today that it expects to take a charge of about$1.3 billion in Q1 for the cost of safety recall related repairs announced – thus far – in the 2014 calendar year. This amount includes the $750 million charge previously announced on 31 March. Continue reading
Hey, Detroit Three What Ever Happened to Pizzazz?
The people who invented pizzazz, Detroit’s Big Three, have all but ditched some of the more alluring coupes and convertibles that once were their shining stars. Continue reading
Posted in design and styling, news analysis
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino
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Porsche Sales Up Slightly in Q1 of 2014
The U.S. (10,136 Q1) China, (9,885 Q1) and Germany (4,881 Q1) remain Porsche’s most significant markets, with the German disdain evident for the U.S. in what is its customary delayed introductions of the latest cars and trucks in its largest market.The U.S. (10,136 Q1) China, (9,885 Q1) and Germany (4,881 Q1) remain Porsche’s most significant markets, with the German disdain evident for the U.S. in what is its customary delayed introductions of the latest cars and trucks in its largest market. Continue reading
Western EU Car Sales increase in March
While the annual selling rate, or SAAR, is still a pitiful11.8 million, car sales in Western Europe grew by 10% in March to 1.4 million. The car market continues to slowly expand, up 7.4% for Q1 of 2014. Continue reading
Holy Toledo! 2015 Corvette Gets Eight-Speed Automatic
Chevy claims excellent shift times that rival the best dual-clutch designs of which ZF is the leading supplier. Porsche, of course, offers dual-clutch automatics and the new Corvette already outperforms Porsche models costing tens – or much more – thousands of dollars greater. Continue reading
Posted in fuel economy or emissions, performance
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, toledo transmission
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Did Tennessee Governor Haslam Violate Worker’s Rights?
Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam and other Republican state lawmakers are charged with trying to prevent Volkswagen workers from obtaining union representation by threatening to withhold state aid for the now stalled expansion of the Chattanooga plant where the Passat is assembled. Continue reading
Posted in labor issues
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, uaw, volkswagen
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Two Mexican Illegals Charged in Wisconsin for Odometer Fraud
The indictment alleges that from late 2009 through February 2014, the defendants rolled back the odometers on at least 146 vehicles. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, fools 'n frauds, litigation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, doj, Ken Zino
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March U.S. Auto Sales – in like a Frozen Lamb, out like a Lion
The back end of March staged a comeback for U.S. auto sales as buyers – not lookers – visited dealer showrooms. Sales for all brands increased 5.7% compared to March 2013 and a whopping 28.8% compared to a frigid, stormy February. Continue reading
Kerr-McGee $5.15 Billion Cleanup Settlement Largest in History
“If you are responsible for 85 years of poisoning the earth, then you are responsible for cleaning it up,” said U.S. Attorney Bharara. “That’s why this case was brought.” Continue reading
Posted in environment, fools 'n frauds, litigation
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, kerr-mcgee, tronox
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GM Ignition Switch Hearings and More on Car Concerns Radio
Hear a discussion about a simple question – asked in various ways repeatedly at the GM U.S. Congressional hearings with no answers – why did it take a decade to recall what GM now admits was a defective Delphi ignition switch whose failure caused cars to stall suddenly while the airbags were disabled. And much more. Continue reading
Posted in auto news, litigation, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, car concerns radio, gm ignition switch hearings, Ken Zino
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Asleep at the Switch! Head of NHTSA Friedman, GM CEO Barra Duck Tough Questions at House Hearing
The ‘we’re still looking at it’ excuse was particularly lame in front of grandstanding Congresspersons, many of whom were clearly ignorant of the technicalities surrounding the issue. Lost in the hype is the fact that people die from airbag deployment if they are not wearing a seatbelt and as a result are moving forward during the explosion. Continue reading
Posted in litigation, recalls, safety
Tagged autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, nhtsa
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Baseball, Apple Pie and Red Sox v White Sox at White House
“We’re all on the same team.” And I think Big Papi put it better and more colorfully than any of us could. I won’t repeat his quote. But the point is, Boston and the Red Sox were one this season.” Continue reading
Posted in customer satisfaction, manufacturing, people
Tagged 2013 world series, autoinformed, autoinformed.com, Ken Zino, mlb, red sox
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